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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.54, 135.88 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.54, 135.88 and 66.50 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.54 : 135.88 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.54/135.88 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.54x = 135.88 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.54x = 9,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036.02/90.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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